Six businesses in Saline County were recently cited for alcohol violations following undercover compliance checks. Officers with the Benton Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alcoholic Beverage Control division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration conducted the undercover compliance checks. These operations were carried out with undercover […]
Saline County Democrats to host Wine and Cheese Meet & Greet
Democratic Party of Saline County host the Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet on Sunday, October 16, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. It will be at the home of Michael and Tara Armstrong, 2018 E. Lakeview, Benton, AR 72015. No business to discuss – just an opportunity for Democrats and all progressives to meet and greet, […]
First Liquor Store in Saline County in 79+ Years
I don’t know if there was a race, but Chris Howlett, owner of Alcoa Wine & Spirits seems to have won. The first liquor store in Saline County opened Saturday at 6948 Alcoa Road in Benton. Well, it’s not actually the first – but the first since February 1936, when the county was voted dry! […]
Today, After 79 Years, the Beer Truck Stopped in Saline County and Made a Delivery
Edwards Food Giant in Bryant is one of many new places in Saline County that now have a permit to sell beer and wine. The last time this happened was roughly February 11th, 1936. That’s when the county voted to go dry, nearly 79 years ago. Click to see the list of who in Saline County was […]